Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

It's been almost a year since the publication of this review. So, I think the ratings need to be updated. My ratings would be like this:
Features 7
Image Quality 7
Value 7
Overall 7

"Why"?
Well, you can't use the zoom while recording video unlike MANY compacts. The audio is HORRIBLE. VGA video is unacceptable for a camera of so much potential, particularly when they already have pieces like the TZ5/50 etc with the new Venus engine 4. Noise is visible THROUGHOUT the iso ranges due to their disgustingly tiny sensor. Also, it needs to be mentioned that it is STILL not available (officially) in many countries (at least in India, where I live). I wish Panasonic releases a venus engine 4 counterpart of this model with better video and audio, and making the zoom available while recording video. It is NOT too much to ask.